by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 7:19 pm | Crypto News
A new Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) survey of over 1,000 global finance leaders finds 70% say firms must offer digital asset solutions to stay competitive, with stablecoins emerging as the most compelling use case for treasury operations. The Digital Asset Necessity Ripple’s...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 5:49 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin trades around $70,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $90.2 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $136.4 million in net outflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $70,467 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,141.49 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 5:46 pm | Crypto News
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) launched stock perpetual futures for eligible non-U.S. users offering 24/7 leveraged synthetic exposure to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and other Magnificent 7 stocks with up to 10x leverage. The ‘Everything...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 3:40 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez said on Thursday that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has entered a generational “Buy Zone,” hinting at major bull runs on the horizon. What History Says In an X post, Martinez pointed out that Ethereum’s Market Value to Realized Value...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 1:29 pm | Crypto News
Donald Trump Jr. promoted World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) new payment infrastructure on Thursday that will enable AI agents to manage funds and transact on the blockchain. WLFI Dives Into Agentic Commerce Trump Jr. spotlighted the AgentPay Software Development Kit on...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 10:56 am | Crypto News
Shareholders filed a class action lawsuit against Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI) and the Winklevoss brothers on Wednesday, alleging that the company misled investors in relation to its Initial Public Offering. ‘False, Misleading Statements’ The lawsuit...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 9:26 am | Crypto News
Elon Musk shared an AI-generated video of himself as “The Dogefather” with a Shiba Inu dog on Thursday. ‘Dogefather’ Is Here! In the video, Musk parodies the iconic “Godfather” scene by petting a Shiba Inu while musing about his Doge’s wedding and private keys. “You...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 8:16 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat, while stocks extended their gains on Thursday as Israel says it’s “holding off” future strikes against Iran’s critical energy sites. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -0.84%...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 3:09 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin tapped $70,000 on Thursday as cryptocurrencies reversed most of their gains from earlier in the week. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $70,475.44 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,146.93 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $88.86 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.44 Dogecoin...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 1:20 am | Crypto News
Crypto is gradually evolving beyond speculation into a viable alternative to traditional banking, according to Jupiter Exchange President Xia Ju. Stablecoins Lead The Shift Ju said on the When Shift Happens podcast on Thursday the transition begins with stablecoins,...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 1:19 am | Crypto News
Hyperliquid’s (NASDAQ:PURR) oil perpetual futures contract hit $1.7 billion in daily trading volume as non-crypto traders sought 24/7 oil exposure during the Iran war, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) analysts said on Thursday. The Weekend Oil Trading Surge Trading in...
by Benzinga | March 20, 2026 12:16 am | Crypto News
As volatility grips Bitcoin, a clear divide is emerging between pure-play crypto ETFs like the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) and hybrid strategies such as the Cyber Hornet S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (NASDAQ:BBB). According to Mike Willis, CEO of...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 11:20 pm | Crypto News
Forward Industries (NASDAQ:FWDI) will repurchase 6.16 million shares for $27.4 million using a $40 million loan from Galaxy Digital at 3.4% APR, increasing SOL-per-share by 29% annualized. The Share Repurchase Math The transaction reduces Forward’s common shares...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 11:20 pm | Crypto News
Strive (NASDAQ:ASST) has climbed into the top 10 public Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury companies after adding 317 BTC over the past week. Expanding Bitcoin Holdings The firm, backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, said the latest purchase brings its total holdings to 13,627.9...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 9:10 pm | Crypto News
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) could hit 1 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) by September 2026 if the company maintains its historical 16% quarterly acquisition rate, with the preferred stock STRC enabling purchases during bear markets unlike previous cycles. The Historical 16%...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 8:50 pm | Crypto News
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor is increasingly turning to alternative funding channels to finance its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases, signaling a shift away from heavy reliance on equity dilution. Funding Shift Emerges In a Mar.19 post on X,...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 8:49 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tumbled below $70,000 as equities continue to slide lower while oil prices surge. Bearish Structure Remains Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen maintains a cautious outlook, arguing that recent upside is likely a countertrend rally rather than the...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 6:55 pm | Crypto News
Evernorth Holdings filed an S-4 registration with the SEC on March 18 to merge with Armada Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:XRPN) and become the largest publicly traded XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) treasury company on Nasdaq with over $1 billion in gross proceeds. The $1 Billion XRP...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 6:55 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 2% compared to gold sliding 4% after the Federal Reserve delivered hawkish signals, an unusual reversal as Bitcoin typically underperforms the precious metal during risk-off moves. The Unusual Outperformance Positioning may explain the...
by Benzinga | March 19, 2026 5:30 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin fell to around $70,000 as ETF outflows and a higher inflation forecast for 2026 weighed on markets. Bitcoin ETFs saw $129.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $55.5 million in net outflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin...
